ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization co-developed many ACA curriculum standards used in instructor certifications?
- American Red Cross
- National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
- Paddle Canada (Correct answer)
- US Canoe & Kayak Team
Correct answer: Paddle Canada
Paddle Canada collaborated with the ACA on reciprocal standards and curriculum alignment for instructor certifications.
Question 2: What is the purpose of an ACA Instructor's 'Scope of Practice' document?
- Lists all courses the instructor has attended
- Defines the environments and skill levels an instructor is authorized to teach (Correct answer)
- Records student evaluations
- Outlines emergency action plans
Correct answer: Defines the environments and skill levels an instructor is authorized to teach
The Scope of Practice defines the specific disciplines, skill levels, and environments in which an ACA Instructor is authorized to deliver instruction.
Question 3: How many total hours of teaching practicum are typically required to complete an ACA Instructor certification?
- 4 hours
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 16 hours
- 24 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
Most ACA Instructor certification courses require approximately 8 hours of documented teaching practicum.
Question 4: Which ACA policy requires instructors to report incidents involving student injuries?
- Risk Management Protocol
- Incident Reporting Policy (Correct answer)
- Instructor Code of Ethics
- Program Safety Standard
Correct answer: Incident Reporting Policy
The ACA Incident Reporting Policy mandates that certified instructors document and report any student injuries occurring during instruction.
Question 5: What is the ACA's primary accreditation body for verifying instructor training programs?
- American Canoe Association Board of Directors
- ACA Instructor Certification Committee (Correct answer)
- National Recreation and Park Association
- Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Correct answer: ACA Instructor Certification Committee
The ACA Instructor Certification Committee oversees and accredits all instructor training programs within the ACA framework.
Question 6: Which document must an ACA Instructor provide to students before a class begins?
- Medical history form
- Liability waiver / assumption of risk form (Correct answer)
- Insurance certificate
- Emergency contact card only
Correct answer: Liability waiver / assumption of risk form
ACA Instructors must have participants sign a liability waiver and assumption of risk form prior to beginning any instruction.
ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 2
Which organization co-developed many ACA curriculum standards used in instructor certifications?